SO/ Ras Al Khaimah, Al Marjan Island's design-led, ultra-all-inclusive lifestyle resort, introduces its first festive calendar for the 2025 season. This season’s program is a curated blend of bold dining experiences, music-infused evenings and vibrant family moments, all set against the striking backdrop of Al Marjan Island’s shores.
CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER
When: 24th December, from 6:00pm to 10:00pm
Where: The Market and Palm House Stage
What: Guests can indulge in a generous buffet dinner at The Market, paired with live entertainment including violin solos, and Afro Journey live band, saxophone performances and a DJ and percussion Christmas set at The Palm House. The evening promises an elegant blend of festive flavors and curated music.
Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
CHRISTMAS DAY BRUNCH
When: 25th December, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: The Market and Amphitheatre
What: Enjoy a Christmas Day brunch at The Market, followed by a Beyond Memories live band performance at the terrace. The Kids Festival runs concurrently at the Amphitheatre, offering entertainment, snacks and activities for younger guests.
Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
CHRISTMAS EVE AND DAY KIDS’ SOCIETY PROGRAM
When: 24th and 25th December
What: A fully hosted children’s program with snowflake meditation, festive crafts, games, Storytime with Santa, movie nights, karaoke, and more, ensuring fun and festive magic for the kids.
Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION
When: 31st December, from 7:30pm onwards
Where: The Market and Palm House Stage
What: Ring in the New Year in style as SO/ Ras Al Khaimah brings together live music, fashion-forward theatrics and a front-row view of Al Marjan Island’s fireworks display. The night begins with a festive New Year’s Eve dinner at The Market, setting the tone for an evening of performances, from a musical feast to a standout live band show. As midnight approaches, the energy builds toward SNAP!’s high-impact performance at the Palm House Stage with night snacks (served from 12:00am to 2:00am), followed by a late-night after-party with DJs and captivating dance acts.
Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
NEW YEAR'S EVE CELEBRATION FOR KIDS
WHEN: 31st December, from 7:00pm onwards
WHAT: Children can enjoy a dedicated New Year’s Eve celebration in the Ballroom, complete with a full line-up of activities. The evening features a kids’ buffet, inflatable games, face painting, a balloon show, a magic show, musical chair games and a cake-cutting moment. The night builds toward a New Year’s countdown before children wind down with a cinema time to close the celebration. Children under 4 years are welcome with a parent or guardian.
NEW YEAR'S BRUNCH
When: 1st January 2026, 1:00pm to 4:00pm
Where: The Market
What: Guests ease into the new year with a laid-back brunch, supported by live music and DJ sets across the venues.
Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
ORTHODOX CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER
When: 6th to 7th January 2026
Where: The Market and Palm House Stage
What: Celebrate Orthodox Christmas with a two-day program that begins with a festive dinner featuring violin and saxophone performances, a special live band set and a late-night DJ session. The celebrations continue the next day with a Christmas-themed brunch complete with welcome drinks, more live stations, music across the resort and a dedicated kids’ festival at the Amphitheatre.
Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
FESTIVE BARS AT THE TERRACE
When: 24th to 25th December and 31st December to 1st January
Where: The Terrace
What: The Terrace hosts three seasonal pop-up bars. The Bubbly Bar, SO Cocktail Atelier, and The Market by the Waves are serving inventive drinks in a fashion-led setting overlooking the Arabian Gulf.
Access: Complimentary for in-house guests
SO/ Ras Al Khaimah is the emirate’s bold new resort opening, and the first all-inclusive property on Al Marjan Island, welcoming its first guests from 15th November 2025 and marking the SO/ brand’s debut in Ras Al Khaimah. With 257 design-led rooms and suites, each framing uninterrupted sea views, the resort brings together fashion, art, dining, and lifestyle in a concept-store-inspired environment.
Festive stays start from AED 2,199 per room per night on an ultra-all-inclusive basis, with rates subject to tax and TDF, on a non-refundable basis. Terms and conditions apply.
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